Whitespotted Skate
Dentiraja cerva
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 20–470 m
- Max size: 66 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A skate of soft bottoms on the continental shelf and slope, it ranges from about 20 metres down to nearly 470 metres and reaches around 66 centimetres. It feeds on bottom crustaceans, small fishes and octopus, and lays horned egg capsules in sandy or muddy flats. It is listed as Near Threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Dentiraja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1014949.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Skate live?
- The Whitespotted Skate (Dentiraja cerva) is typically found at 20–470 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Skate dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespotted Skate get?
- The Whitespotted Skate grows to about 66 cm.